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          NHL 13: Postseason simulation

          Jan 16, 2013
          • ESPN.com
          EA SPORTS

          With the NHL season returning on Jan. 19, it's time to wrap up the EA SPORTS-ESPN 2012-2013 82-game season simulation and present the 2013 simulation Stanley Cup champion.

          Headlines

          • The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Los Angeles Kings in seven games to win the Stanley Cup. It was the Penguins' third seven-game series of the postseason

          • The Los Angeles Kings made the Stanley Cup finals in back-to-back years.

          • Sidney Crosby won the Conn Smythe Trophy, leading all scorers with 13 goals and 24 points.

          Eastern Conference bracket:

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          Western Conference bracket:

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          Stanley Cup finals -- Game 7:



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          Posteason points leaders:

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          For more information about NHL '13, visit EA SPORTS.